RIDE MEETING LOCATIONS

Well what a month we have had. I have ridden extensively during the dry fantastic weather and thoroughly enjoyed it all. SE Queensland really is heaven on a motorcycle.

Road Safety has been a big media item since December and the Transport Minister is concerned at the high number of fatalities on Queensland roads in 2022. 299 deaths (of which 79 were motorcyclists) and for motorcyclists that is a 41% increase on the 5 year average. So he called an urgent roundtable meeting of many people involved in road safety including high level police, academics and various interest groups as well as TMR personnel. I attended on behalf of our club (one of only two total motorcycle interests included). It was a very full day with many ideas put to the minister. All of them are in the melting pot. Nothing concrete as far as definite results but if I was a betting man, I would think we will be all possibly travelling a bit a little more relaxed for a while. Hopefully our suggestions will make the cut. Time will tell and I will keep you all posted on further involvement and outcomes. Our club is special as considering the number of miles travelled in total we have very little issues in regards to road safety. Let’s keep up that reputation.

BMW Motorrad in Moss St Springwood have extended club members a 10% discount on parts and apparel, similar to Morgan and Wacker. Just produce your club membership card at time of purchase. A big thank you to John Eacott for organising this for the club.

I am travelling to Melbourne in early March to attend the BMW Clubs Australia AGM over 2 days. The big topic will be the 100 Years of BMW Motorcycle celebrations and your club is leading the charge. If anyone has any other issues they would like raised please drop me a note in the next week so I can get it on the agenda.

Our own club AGM will be held on Thursday MARCH 16 at Geebung RSL. Notice of meeting and relevant documentation is included in this Journal. Please ensure you have this listed in your diaries.

Cindy and Duncan take off for a trip of a lifetime in February and I somehow seem to be the temporary editor. Please make my life a little easier by sending in lots of articles and especially lots of photos of club events over the years and your Beemers out and about.

Stay safe and enjoy the ride.

Cheers

Paul

Darryl Gowlett Treasurer’s

G’day everyone,

I hope 2023 is good to you, regardless of the interest rates, the cost of living, and the cost of fuel. The books will be heading off to the auditor next week to confirm or otherwise my handling of them, and my incessant inability to purchase another BMW.

The numbers are pretty straight forward, except for the exorbitant number for Events, which I’ll break down for you. The Xmas party totalled $2,570 made up of $90 refund for inability to attend, $100 for the table accoutrements, and $2,380 for the meals, even though we only received $2,070 from the dinner guests. And looking forward, the badges for the Cane Toad were $714 @ $1.80 each, we had to pay $63 to initialise the internet entry system for the Cane Toad, and we put a deposit down for the venue for the 100 year anniversary dinner in September at $400.

So keep the rubber side down and avoid the potholes.

Ciao, Darryl

BMWMCQ General Meeting Minutes – December 2022

Venue: Geebung RSL

Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm

Apologies: Mal Cremer, Jane Gray, Joe Ludwig, Frank Hills, Greg Dunne, Gary Bennett, Chris Bramwell

Minutes of Previous General Meeting:

Accepted: Darryl Gowlett

Seconded: Paul Hughes

Number of Attendees: 36

New Members (Name & MC): Nil

Visitors: Jamie Clinch R1150GSA 2005, F650GS

Returning Members: Nil

Treasurer Report: Nothing to report, accounts as per Journal.

Editor Report: Last month for Photo Comp. Send in Photos.

Tools Report: Tools Service day 5 November at Rob Wynne’s place. Food and drink, bike service, see you there.

Regalia Report: Nothing to report.

Records Report: Currently 270 financial members.

Events Report: Kandanga mid-week ride.

Club Ride to the Eltham Pub. Richard M leading.

Coffee Meet Up at Light House.

Sunny Coast Dinner ride - Dicky Beach Surf Club

German Club

December we need a ride leader!

Christmas at Evans Head.

VP mid-week ride Springbrook.

Secretary Report: RFDS letter of thanks for the support via donations.

Dealer Liaison Report: Electric bikes have full charge time of 4½ to 5½ hours.

Clubs Australia Report: Nothing to report.